Section 56-02-01-09 - Military spouse licensure1. The board shall license individuals who meet the definition of military spouse set forth in North Dakota Century Code section 43-51-01 who meet the following requirements: a. The military spouse demonstrates competency in optometry through methods or standards determined by the board which must include experience in optometry for at least two of the four years preceding application.b. The board determines the issuance of the license will not substantially increase risk of harm to the public.2. The board may require the submission of any information it deems necessary to assist it in making its determination. The board may deny a license if the board determines the applicant does not meet the above requirements. If the board determines the applicant substantially meets the above requirements, the board may issue a provisional license. When issuing a provisional license, the board may explain the steps necessary for the applicant to fully meet the above requirements and be issued a nonprovisional license. A provisional license must be automatically granted by the board if the board does not deny or grant the license within thirty days of application. The board may place conditions on any license or provisional license. Military spouses may not be assessed fees for the issuance of a license or provisional license under this section. A provisional license may be valid for up to two years. Provisional licenses expire if:a. The board grants the application for license.b. The board denies the application for licensure.c. The provisional license expires.d. The board revokes the provisional license to protect the public safety.e. The applicant fails to meet any steps or conditions the board placed on the provisional license.N.D. Admin Code 56-02-01-09
Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 375, January 2020, effective 1/1/2020.General Authority: NDCC 43-13-13
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-51-11.1